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Add 50/81 and 20/18

1st number: 50/81, 2nd number: 1 2/18

50/81 + 20/18 is 140/81.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 18 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    50/81 = 50 × 2/81 × 2 = 100/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
    20/18 = 20 × 9/18 × 9 = 180/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/162 + 180/162 = 100 + 180/162 = 280/162
  5. 280/162 simplified gives 140/81
  6. So, 50/81 + 20/18 = 140/81
    In mixed form: 159/81

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